Why is Melocotón en almíbar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The compote is rated NOVA 3 because it combines minimally processed fruit with added sugar, water and a processing aid; the only listed additive is citric acid (E330), which is used to preserve acidity.

How does the sugar content in this peach compote affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 16 g of sugars per 100 g, half of which are added sugars, the product can cause rapid glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control; it contains no salt, so it does not impact blood pressure, but the high sugar level remains a concern for overall metabolic health.

Is Melocotón en almíbar suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients (peach, water, sugar, citric acid) are plant‑based, so the product is vegan, halal and gluten‑free; however, its carbohydrate load (18 g carbs per 100 g) makes it incompatible with a ketogenic diet.

Hacendado • 840 g

Melocotón en almíbar

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Melocotón en almíbar is a peach‑in‑syrup compote sold under the Hacendado brand at Mercadona, classified in the fruits and vegetables group of the PNNS. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to the NOVA‑3 category, reflecting the use of added sugar and citric acid as processing aids. While it is low in fat, saturated fat and salt and provides modest energy (74 kcal per 100 g), it contains 16 g of sugars, including 8 g of added sugars, making it a high‑sugar item despite its fruit base.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal74 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical compotes, this product has slightly lower sugar (16 g vs 16.78 g), considerably less fat, saturated fat and salt, and provides fewer calories (74 kcal vs 93.7 kcal) per 100 g, but also contains less protein and fiber than the category averages.

Ingredients

P Metades de pêssego, água, açúcar e acidificante: ácido cítrico. PRODUTO DE ESPANHA. NOONSERVAÇÃO

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35%

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Hacendado

600 g